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The Long and The Short Of It

Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman

A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.

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212. Pre-Parade

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2022/10/18

This week, Pete shares the idea of a pre-parade with Jen, and together they noodle on how they might plan for and celebrate the best possible outcomes before beginning a project.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a pre-parade?How is a pre-parade different than a pre-mortem, and how are they both beneficial?How might a pre-parade instill hope and bravery before the beginning of a big (or small) project?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The

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211. Wrapping Up

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2022/10/11

Instead of having a sad goodbye, Pete and Jen reflect on Pete's trip to the US, in terms of what went well, what didn't go well, and what they're going to do about that moving forward.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some strategies to use for reflection?Why might endings feel so significant?What learnings will Jen and Pete take with them in to their future?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:04

210. Opportunity Cost

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2022/10/04

At the end of his trip to the US, Pete noodles with Jen on the opportunity cost of his time away from home, and different ways that they might think about opportunity cost moving forward.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What even is an opportunity cost?Why is there fear surrounding decision-making?How might a person measure opportunity cost at the start of a project?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:16:23

209. Act As If

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2022/09/27

After a surprising realization that they hadn't recorded an episode on this topic before, Jen and Pete dive in to what it means to act as if, and how a person might accept the new normal of what stage of career or life they are in.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we put ourselves on the hook in our pursuit of opportunity?Why is imposter syndrome sometimes a good thing?If you meet every criteria of a job listing, are you actually overqualified?What would your day look

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00:18:20

208. Different Processes

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2022/09/20

Fresh off of an exhilarating experience with two of her clients, Jen tells the full story to Pete and together they noodle on how many different approaches there are to a process, and how we might navigate that in artistic and workplace environments.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we notice and learn from other people's processes?What are strategies leaders can use to hold space for many different processes within the workplace?What is the importance of sharing your

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00:17:32

207. Practice What You Preach

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2022/09/13

Dancing with a topic that drives Jen crazy, she and Pete break down the phrase "practice what you preach" and investigate how we might instead preach what we practice.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some tools to developing a good practice, and then sharing what you've learned from that?What is the difference between a mentor and a coach?Why is humility so important in a leader?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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206. Advice

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2022/09/06

This week, Jen and Pete discuss the differences between advice, feedback, and questions, and noodle on how they might think about and ask for which of those they need.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might "advice" be defined?How might a coach know when to give advice, ask a question, or propose their opinion?How might we turn someone's opinion into advice?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:17:28

205. Give More F*cks

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2022/08/30

Jen catches Pete by surprise by cursing to start off this week’s episode, and the fun (and swearing) just continues from there.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are the benefits of using swear words as part of your writing or creative practice?And how might using these words actually bring more humanity to your writing?What are some helpful, sometimes curse-filled writing prompts to get you started with this idea?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long

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204. 137 Reach Outs

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2022/08/23

With a renewed reach out practice since returning from his wedding/honeymoon, Pete gets interviewed by Jen to find out all about his reinvestment in new connection.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some different kinds of reach outs?Why might come from reaching out to the edges of your existing networks, and beyond?Did Pete receive any negative feedback from any 1 of his 137 reach outs?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It

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00:17:45

203. Serendipity

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2022/08/16

After experiencing an incredible and serendipitous moment, Jen shares what she learned with Pete, and together they noodle on taking the unexpected or the unplanned path.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can a person increase the serendipity in their schedules and to-do lists?How might we prepare and/or plan for the unexpected?How might serendipitous moments influence the more rigorous moments in life?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short

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202. Running 2022

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2022/08/09

In the latest Running episode of The Long and The Short Of It, Jen shares some learnings from her practice of running, and she and Pete noodle on their larger implications in every day life.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might happen if you don't give yourself the break you've become accustomed to?What are different ways we might be able to push ourselves farther than we think we can go, in a healthy way?How might we capture progress and figure out what the next milestone

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00:17:39

201. Finding a Groove

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2022/08/02

After returning from his three-week holiday, Pete has been struggling to find his groove, and together, he and Jen unpack why that may be and how to get in to a groove again.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a groove?How might we create more flow states in our lives?Why is it important to look for a new groove, as opposed to getting back an old one?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:36:25

200. Ask Us Anything

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2022/07/26

To celebrate Episode 200, Jen and Pete answer brilliant questions from their brilliant listeners.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete answer questions like:When was the last time you changed one of your deeply held beliefs, perhaps even one you'd consider core to your identity? And what was it?If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would it be?Dropping the "um's", this is something I struggle with, and you two are phenomenal about it. How did you train yourselves so

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00:16:31

199. Mistakes vs. Failures

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2022/07/19

This week, Jen and Pete dive in to a discussion about mistakes and failures, and how we might encounter, approach, and learn from these instances within our lives. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some different frames through which to view failure?How might we add some levity into mistake making?How can we lead with grace, and allow those around us to make and learn from their mistakes and/or failures?What is the difference between mistakes and failures for Jen? And

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00:18:36

198. Second Drafts

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2022/07/12

Jen and Pete broach a topic that they have never talked about before either on-air or off-air, and ask each other the question, how might we approach second drafts?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we qualify a second draft, in relation to a shitty first draft?Who is the second draft for?Why is it important to know the audience you're creating for, when looking for feedback on a draft?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It

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197. Self-Promotion

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2022/07/05

This week, Jen brings up an idea that initially elicits a groan from Pete, but they both end up with some aha moments about the (dreaded) topic of self-promotion.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might self-promotion be reframed?How are self-promotion and idea sharing linked?What are some ways to start a practice of positive self-promotion?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can

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196. Vujà Dé

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2022/06/28

Jen introduces Pete to the idea of vujà dé, and together they dive into what the topic might mean and how we might employ it in our lives.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is vujà dé?What are the benefits of doing something as if for the first time?What are some strategies with which to start practicing vujà dé?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’

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00:16:38

195. Forks in the Road

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2022/06/21

This week, Jen and Pete thrash about strategies a person might utilize when they are unsure of which strategy to utilize.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What can a person keep in mind when they encounter a fork in the road?Why might making a decision and leaving the fork in the road feel scary?How might a person navigate a decision when both options (or more) are in alignment with where they want to go?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short

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00:18:59

194. Attitude

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2022/06/14

After receiving positive feedback to the idea, Pete and Jen dive in to why, "Attitude is a skill," is such a mic-drop statement.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might attitude be a skill that can be practiced?Why might it feel scary for a person to make changes to or work on their attitude?What are some strategies for cultivating a positive attitude?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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193. Humility

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2022/06/07

An often discussed topic on the podcast, Pete and Jen dive even further into noodling on why humility is a superpower.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is having humility so important?How might leaders use humility to better lead?What are some ways to cultivate humility?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here

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